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Network Rail Storm Goretti preparations for severe weather

08.01.2026

Network Rail Storm Goretti preparations ahead of 8/9 January

Network Rail infrastructure upgrades: Kent, Sussex, south London

08.01.2026

Network Rail infrastructure upgrades across Kent, Sussex and London

£49 million signalling works: Alstom upgrades key route

08.01.2026

£49 million signalling works complete on Portsmouth Direct line

Network Rail has announced its revised timeline for the reopening of Botley Road in Oxford. The road, essential for city access, is scheduled to reopen by August 2026

24.01.2025

Network Rail Announces Revised Schedule for Oxford’s Botley Road Reopening

Network Rail has announced its revised timeline for the reopening of Botley Road in Oxford. The road, essential for city access, is scheduled to reopen by August 2026.
CK Infrastructure Holdings Ltd. is exploring the sale of Eversholt Rail, a leading UK rolling stock company. Valued at up to £4 billion ($4.9 billion), it remains a highly sought-after asset

23.01.2025

Eversholt Rail: CKI Considers Potential £4 Billion Sale

CK Infrastructure Holdings Ltd. is exploring the sale of Eversholt Rail, a leading UK rolling stock company.
Weekend engineering work will begin mid-February on the West Anglia main line, improving key infrastructure.

23.01.2025

West Anglia Main Line Weekend Engineering Work Starts Mid-February

Weekend engineering work will begin mid-February on the West Anglia main line, improving key infrastructure. Passengers should plan their journeys carefully due to temporary service changes and replacement buses.
The £140m regeneration of Darlington station is entering a crucial phase of transformation. Over the next six weekends, significant construction work will reshape this iconic transport hub

23.01.2025

Darlington Station Transformation Advances with Major £140m Upgrade

The £140m regeneration of Darlington station is entering a crucial phase of transformation. Over the next six weekends, significant construction work will reshape this iconic transport hub.
North Somerset Council has announced plans to begin the Portishead Railway Construction by summer 2025.

23.01.2025

Portishead Railway Construction Could Start This Summer

North Somerset Council has announced plans to begin the Portishead Railway Construction by summer 2025. The project awaits final approval from the government to proceed.
Translink has suspended all bus and train services in Northern Ireland on January 24. The decision comes as Storm Éowyn’s red weather warning poses significant risks to public safety.

23.01.2025

Translink Cancels Services Across Northern Ireland During Storm Éowyn Warning

Translink has suspended all bus and train services in Northern Ireland on January 24. The decision comes as Storm Éowyn’s red weather warning poses significant risks to public safety.
Heidelberg Materials is introducing the Battery Powered Class 08e locomotive at Whatley Quarry in Somerset

23.01.2025

Battery Powered Class 08e Brings Sustainable Innovation to Heidelberg Materials’ Quarry

Heidelberg Materials is introducing the Battery Powered Class 08e locomotive at Whatley Quarry in Somerset. This innovative solution aligns with the company’s goals for sustainability and emission reductions.
Manchester Oxford Road Station

21.01.2025

Manchester Oxford Road Station Set for Major Upgrades and Potential Closure

Manchester Oxford Road Station may undergo a significant transformation, requiring a potential two-year closure. This development seeks to enhance commuter experience through modernized facilities and expanded train capacity.
First Rail’s Bold Vision: Transforming the Future of UK Railways.

21.01.2025

First Rail Unveils Bold Plans for the Future of UK Railways

First Rail’s Bold Vision: Transforming the Future of UK Railways. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Northern Trains has announced a major fleet upgrade to improve transportation services and passenger experience

21.01.2025

Northern Trains upgrades its fleet to enhance transportation services in Northern England

Northern Trains has announced a major fleet upgrade to improve transportation services and passenger experience. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Andy Burnham has a plan to fix Northern rail, integrating it into the Bee Network by 2028

19.01.2025

Andy Burnham’s Vision to Revolutionize Northern Rail by 2028

Andy Burnham has a plan to fix Northern rail, integrating it into the Bee Network by 2028. His approach emphasizes local control, aiming to overcome years of inefficiency and unreliable service.

17.01.2025

GB Railfreight Unveils First Class 99 Locomotive for Testing

GB Railfreight has announced that its first Class 99 locomotive, No. 99001, has begun its testing journey.